DLA Piper Insight Programme. Review

by DLA Piper

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Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • The Insight Scheme took place over three days from DLA Piper’s London Office. We heard from many senior and junior lawyers who discussed their careers and the firm’s values. We also took part in an interactive litigation case study and dinner at an external venue.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I learnt a significant amount about a career in commercial law and the structure of the firm. Key skills which were discussed included empathy and teamwork.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 5/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • I heard from many senior partners including the managing partner and as such gauged an understanding of the structure of the firm and the roles available.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • DLA Piper had a warm and friendly atmosphere. Everyone was happy to answer any questions and it is clear that the firm champions diversity and inclusion.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • The Insight Programme was really enjoyable, I was able to network with a number of commercial solicitors and fellow peers at the early stages of their careers. I also gained significant knowledge about a career in commercial law.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at DLA Piper
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend DLA Piper to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DLA Piper
  • Tailor your application to the firm and be yourself.


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Commercial Law

London

April 2023


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